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Have you had a jarred finger?
What is a finger sprain?

Have you ever jarred your finger playing sport or got your finger caught doing everyday things? A finger sprain is a ligament injury to a finger joint, most commonly the middle (PIP) joint. It may be swollen and painful, restricting movement; there may or may not be bruising. An X-ray can be performed to make […]

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What is a finger sprain?
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Ball hit finger playing sport?
What is a finger avulsion fracture?

Have you sustained an avulsion fracture of a finger joint whilst playing sport?  These injuries are common in ball sports when there has been an impact between a finger and the ball; such as netball, AFL, basketball or cricket. The finger will swell and may become bruised, making it difficult to move and perform your

Ball hit finger playing sport?
What is a finger avulsion fracture?
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